The report presents primarily as a strong endorsement of Pakistan\u2019s economic relevance, institutional engagement and continued progress under the EU\u2019s GSP+ framework. Pakistan remains the largest beneficiary of GSP+, with the arrangement delivering measurable gains for exports, employment and industrial production. \u25aa\ufe0f In 2024, EUR 7.482 billion of Pakistani exports were eligible for GSP+ preferences, of which EUR 7.115 billion successfully used the facility. This represents a preference utilisation rate of 95.1%, demonstrating that Pakistani exporters are making highly effective use of the scheme. \u25aa\ufe0f The EU remained Pakistan\u2019s principal export market, receiving 28% of the country\u2019s total exports. This confirms the strategic importance of the Pakistan-EU trade relationship. \u25aa\ufe0f Pakistan secured an estimated EUR 732 million in tariff exemptions during 2024. This amount was equal to approximately 9% of Pakistan\u2019s export value to the EU, providing direct commercial relief to Pakistani exporters. \u25aa\ufe0f The top five export sectors achieved preference-utilisation rates ranging from 93.6% to 97.7%. Clothing, textiles, leather, prepared foods and miscellaneous manufactures continue to sustain labour-intensive production and employment. \u25aa\ufe0f The report also recognises Pakistan\u2019s continued commitment to all 27 international conventions linked to GSP+. Pakistan maintained all ratifications, entered no new reservations and remained largely compliant with reporting requirements. \u25aa\ufe0f Pakistan\u2019s participation in the EU monitoring mission of November and December 2025 reflects continued transparency, institutional engagement and willingness to cooperate with international partners. \u25aa\ufe0f The report acknowledges important developments in human-rights and justice institutions. The National Commission for Human Rights received GANHRI A-status accreditation in 2024, while commissions dealing with children and women remained active. \u25aa\ufe0f Progress on prison reforms, anti-torture implementation, judicial training and the reduction of the Supreme Court appeals backlog should be projected as evidence of gradual but continuing institutional improvement. \u25aa\ufe0f Pakistan\u2019s removal of four offences from the scope of capital punishment, the absence of executions since December 2019 and the exercise of presidential clemency in October 2025 were also recognised. \u25aa\ufe0f Women\u2019s and children\u2019s rights recorded notable progress. The completion of domestic-violence legislation across all provinces and Islamabad, the first marital-rape conviction in Sindh and the adoption of child-marriage reforms in several jurisdictions represent significant legal and judicial developments. \u25aa\ufe0f Pakistan\u2019s social-protection system has expanded considerably over the past decade. The National Education Emergency Action Plan, teacher recruitment, school reopening and the enrolment drive for 25,000 to 30,000 children in Islamabad demonstrate policy movement in education. \u25aa\ufe0f Labour reforms should be covered as another positive area. Pakistan ratified the ILO Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention in March 2025, established district vigilance committees and adopted child-labour action plans across all provinces and territories. \u25aa\ufe0f The gender-pay-gap study, national wage-reform action plan and roadmap for formalising SMEs and workers indicate that labour-market reforms are moving beyond legislation toward implementation. \u25aa\ufe0f Environmental progress is another major positive. Pakistan met important reporting obligations under the UNFCCC and other environmental agreements, ratified the Kigali Amendment and introduced updated climate, clean-air, biodiversity and hazardous-waste frameworks. \u25aa\ufe0f Pakistan\u2019s upgrade to CITES Category 1 is an international confirmation that its national legislation meets Convention standards. \u25aa\ufe0f Governance reforms were also acknowledged. Pakistan completed the second-cycle UNCAC implementation review, strengthened pharmaceutical controls, improved narcotics legislation and introduced digital case-management mechanisms. \u25aa\ufe0f The EU\u2019s commitment of EUR 400 million for 2021 to 2027 demonstrates that the relationship extends beyond trade. The funding supports green growth, human capital, governance, education, climate resilience, rule of law, skills development and women\u2019s participation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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